He was supposed to have an apartment paid for by Mineski. Instead he had a bedroom above the accounting department with no fridge, but plenty of cockroaches.

He worked as on-air talent for GESC eight months ago. He still hasn’t gotten paid for that.

He was supposed to have a contract with Entity gaming. They cancelled the contract with no notice, and he had to fight for a “courtesy” 15 days’ pay when Entity was contractually obligated to pay 30 days.

Today, we talk about the seedy underbelly of pro Dota.

Join us for a wide-ranging discussion, involving:

SEA Dota and why Scant is so invested in the scene

Unexpected reactions from the community

Progress in the SEA region (not just Dota) since Scant moved there

Racism and homophobia in Dota — experiences as an outspoken advocate for a better community

Job advice for young people, opportunities for businesses and content creators